Nestle has decided to work with the Fair Labor Association (FLA) to investigate whether children are working on cocoa farms supplying its factories. The FLA is a non-profit multi-stakeholder initiative
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Gavin Hewitt, chief executive of the Scotch Whisky Association, has been elected President of the European Spirits Organisation – CEPS. The European Spirits Organisation – CEPS is the representative body
National Flexible have recently passed a routine ISO audit with an exemplary performance, demonstrating their commitment to delivering excellent supplier performance. As part of their continuous improvement programme, National Flexible
Sainsbury’s plans to double the amount of British food it sells by 2020 as part of the UK supermarket group’s 20 by 20 Sustainability Plan. Sainsbury’s is already an industry
Tulip has consolidated its position as the leading UK supplier of processed meat products following the acquisition of Parkam Foods for an undisclosed sum. The deal strengthens Tulip’s market standing
Michael Clarke, who joined Premier Foods during the summer as chief executive, has completed assembling his new leadership team with the appointment of Mark Moran as executive director and chief
The Australian competition authority has approved SABMiller’s acquisition of Foster’s Group, the Austrialian brewer, and the 50% of soft drinks business Pacific Beverages currently owned by Coca-Cola Amatil. SABMiller has
Nestle is investing £110 million in its Nescafe Dolce Gusto factory in the UK, creating 300 new jobs and tripling coffee capsule production. The investment will expand the factory, located
Almost two thirds of people agree that they like to buy British food to support the local economy (65%). However, not as many follow through on these intentions as only
Irish and international project management specialist PM Group has begun work on a major multi-million dollar development project for Halwani Bros, and is currently working on a range of projects
Burton’s Foods, the UK’s second biggest biscuits manufacturer, is rebranding its business and changing its trading name to the Burton’s Biscuit Company. The move is intended to strengthen the company’s
Dairy group Emmi has become the first listed Swiss company to be awarded the ‘Best Board Practice’ label. The Best Board Practice label is awarded following a comprehensive assessment conducted
Cargill, the US-based food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services group, has completed the acquisition of Provimi, a global animal nutrition company, for an enterprise value of Eur1.5 billion
Running between 29th November and 1st December 2011 inParis, Fi Europe & Ni 2011 will showcase food ingredients and related services from all over the world. Over 23,000 visitors are
Nestle is strengthening its frozen pizza business by extending its Wagner factory in Germany. The new Eur45 million extension to the factory, located in the city of Otzenhausen, will boost
Nestle Waters is investing more than £35 million in a new state-of-the-art factory at Buxton in England. The culmination of many years of research and development, the factory will be one
British dairy co-operative Milk Link has now recruited over 40% of the milk it requires for the expansion of its Lockerbie Creamery in Scotland. This securing of about 50 million
SABMiller is to invest a total of $555 million to expand the capacity of its subsidiaries in the developing markets of Uganda, Ghana, Zambia and Tanzania in Africa, and Peru
IPACK-IMA is one of the most important international events in the industry of packaging, processing and material handling technology: a large system exhibition showcasing the very top technology and solutions
The World’s Leading Trade Fair for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Business. FRUIT LOGISTICA is the leading international meeting place of the fresh produce trade. From 8th to 10th February
Focussing on consumers, markets, business cases, and processing & ingredient innovations 2 & 3 February 2012, Cologne (Germany) igh Quality Content & Excellent Industry Network This conference will bring the
International Packaging Exhibition – The international business meeting for packaging related industries. Parc des Expositions Paris-Nord Villepinte BP 68004 F-95970 ROISSY CDG CEDEX
We are delighted to announce that the next edition of Health Ingredients Europe (HiE) and Natural Ingredients (Ni) will take
The world’s no. 1 food exhibition will take place in Paris, from 21 to 25 October 2012. Make a
The packaging machinery manufacturer, Sepha Ltd, has reported record sales of its recently extended range of non-destructive leak testing equipment
As the UK’s leading processing & packaging machinery exhibition, the PPMA Show offers you an unrivalled opportunity to see cutting
With recycling and waste management being an integral part of how every business operates, you will find ways to
With recycling and waste management being an integral part of how every business operates, you will find ways to be
Denis O’Flynn has been appointed as managing director of Pernod Ricard, UK. He joined Pernod Ricard subsidiary Irish Distillers in
Totally Logistics North, recently held at Doncaster Racecourse on 28-29 September 2011, was such a resounding success that exhibitors
Pentair Haffmans, a leading supplier of quality control equipment and carbon dioxide (CO2) systems for the brewing and beverage industries,
The new MEATUP exhibition at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire has been a resounding success, as the £24 billion UK meat
Sustainabilitylive! the UK’s leading sustainability event for the environmental, water, land, energy and sustainable business sectors. The place to
The meeting place for everyone interested in nutraceuticals, functional foods and the functional drinks industries. Vitafoods Europe 2011 was a
The complete supply chain event for Ireland’s processing industries. “… We are excited about
Hispack will be back on 15–18 May 2012 with PoS products, design solutions, new materials, machinery for the manufacture
Since its launch in 2008, the success of Multimodal has escalated beyond expectations. Despite somewhat difficult trading conditions for
A meeting point for decision-makers. A place for visionaries. A location for specialists. In 2012 more than ever, the
Baxters Food Group, the Scottish soup and preserves manufacturer, has bought Fray Bentos for an undisclosed sum from Princes Group,
In 2008, RTITB launched the first ever Operator of the Year competition. This one of a kind, innovative and widely
From 25-27 March 2012, Foodex, the UK show for processing, packaging and logistics will open its doors once again.
LogiMAT, the International Trade Fair for Distribution, Materials Handling and Information Flow, sets new standards as the biggest annual
Ireland-based robotics manufacturer Tekpak Automation has joined forces with Schneider Electric to reach an innovative solution for high speed delicate
Pallas Foods, one of Ireland’s leading foodservice distributors, will introduce a warehouse automation system in several stages over the next
The Crossroads of Food Industry Suppliers is today and for years the leading trade show for the food processing
easyFairs® MAINTEC 2012 gives industry professionals an efficient and highly effective opportunity to meet face-to-face with the sector’s most
Taking place on 29th February – 1st March, PACKAGING INNOVATIONS 2012 provides the perfect location to discover the future
Logistics Link South last took place in February 2011. The show was hailed a success by many of the
When you invest in Gulfood, you are choosing a trade show with proven credentials. Established over 25 years, Gulfood
…and nowhere is it easier to seal your success in this industry than at ProSweets Cologne – the international supplier
Flexicon Europe has developed a Bag Compactor as an integral part of its range of Bad Dump Stations, enabling operators
Nestle Professional, the Nestle business that supplies the food service out-of-home industry, is strengthening its portfolio with a new acquisition
Norbert Dentressangle has been appointed as Carlsberg UK’s primary logistics partner under a new five year contract. Carlsberg will continue
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